Nanotechnology Promising In Cancer, Heart Disease Treatment

Nanotechnology is a promising field of research that's come a log way in a short amount of time.

Find out more about its role in the future of cancer and heart disease treatment from Sam Wickline, MD, director of the Siteman Center of Nanotechnology Excellence.

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Barnes Jewis Hospital : Prevent Heart Disease Before It Starts

With heart disease America's number one killer, educating the public about lowering their risk is essential.

Barnes Jewis Hospital : Catching Heart Disease Before It Catches You

February is American Heart Month and doctors are spreading the word about lowering the risk of heart disease.

Barnes Jewis Hospital : Cardiology & Cardiac Surgery

The Washington University Heart Care Institute at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis offers comprehensive heart care, from general cardiology to complex heart diseases and specialized heart surgery.

Health Line Today : Heart & Circulatory Health Center

Have a heart—Learn everyday changes to minimize your cardiovascular disease risk and help keep your heart healthy and strong.

Health Line Today : Cardiovascular Disease Overview

A heart-to-heart on cardiovascular disease: Make simple changes to help you beat the odds against heart disease, a leading cause of death. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Health Line Today : Hypertension

Beat hypertension—Lower your blood pressure with simple lifestyle changes to protect yourself from this hidden health problem. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Health Line Today : Homeopathic Remedies for Hypertension

Hypertension is sometimes very serious, since the risk of stroke, as well as heart and kidney problems, can increase if the blood pressure gets too high.

Health Line Today : Congestive Heart Failure

CHF is a serious condition that requires support from health professionals. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may help your heart keep pumping the blood your body needs:

Health Line Today : Take Care of Your Sweetheart’s Heart

Increasing evidence points to a relationship between heart health and stress, according to the American Heart Association

Interventional Neuroradiology

Interventional neuroradiology is a new but growing specialty that treats brain and nervous system problems from inside the blood vessels. Find out more in this "Innovate: Neuro" podcast from Colin Derdeyn, MD, program director of endovascular surgical neuroradiology at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine.

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Barnes Jewish Hospital : Interventional Radiology

Interventional neuroradiology (INR) is a new but growing specialty primarily dedicated to the treatment of disorders of the blood vessels of the brain, spine, head and neck from inside those blood vessels (an endovascular approach).

Barnes Jewish Hospital : Anatomy of the Brain

The brain can be divided into the cerebrum, brainstem, and cerebellum:

Barnes Jewish Hospital : Act Quickly with a Stroke

Stroke is the number three killer in the U.S. and the leading cause of serious disability. About 700,000 Americans will have a stroke this year.

Barnes Jewish Hospital : Overview of Nervous System Disorders

The nervous system is a complex, sophisticated system that regulates and coordinates body activities.

Health Line Today : Stroke

Several types of strokes can strike the brain with little warning—but you can cut your risk for future strokes. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Health Line Today : Medicines - Clopidogrel (Plavix)

Clopidogrel is used to prevent a second heart attack or stroke in people with atherosclerosis, and is known as an anti-platelet drug. At the time of this writing, no evidence of nutrient or herb interactions involving clopidogrel was found in the medical

Health Line Today : Herbal Remidies for Stroke - Periwinkle

The flower and leaf of lesser periwinkle are used medicinally. Periwinkle is an evergreen shrub that grows in Europe, northwestern Africa, central Asia, and some parts of North America.

Reducing Hypertension Risk

Hypertension affects almost two thirds of Americans. Who’s at risk and what steps a person can take to reduce risk factors? Find out in this edition of "Innovate: Heart," the Health and Information Podcast Series from Barnes-Jewish Hospital. Angela Brown, MD, is a hypertension specialist at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

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Barnes Jewish Hospital : Primary Pulmonary Hypertension

Pulmonary hypertension is a lung disorder in which the blood pressure in the pulmonary artery rises far above normal levels. It is usually inherited or caused by unknown reasons.

Barnes Jewish Hospital : High Blood Pressure / Hypertension

Blood pressure, measured with a blood pressure cuff and stethoscope by a nurse or other healthcare provider, is the force of the blood pushing against the artery walls.

Barnes Jewish Hospital : Obesity Fact Sheet

According to the American Obesity Association, we all have and need fat tissue in our bodies. When there is too much body fat, the result is obesity.

Barnes Jewish Hospital : Overview of Obesity

Overweight and obesity together represent the second leading preventable cause of death in the United States. Obesity is a serious, chronic disease that can inflict substantial harm to a person’s health.

Barnes Jewish Hospital : Obesity Treatment Overview

Regardless of the type or combination of obesity treatment, goal setting is an important part of any obesity treatment plan.

Health Line Today : Hypertension, Elevated Blood Pressure, High Blood Pressure

Beat hypertension—Lower your blood pressure with simple lifestyle changes to protect yourself from this hidden health problem. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Health Line Today : Homeopathic Remedies for Hypertension

Hypertension is sometimes very serious, since the risk of stroke, as well as heart and kidney problems, can increase if the blood pressure gets too high.

Health Line Today : Weight Loss and Obesity

Get the skinny on weight loss. Discover what works for you to improve your chances of losing weight and keeping it off. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Health Line Today : High-Fiber Diet

The high-fiber diet aims to increase fiber intake to 25 to 40 grams per day, an amount linked to reduced risk of many chronic diseases, including cancer, heart disease, certain gastrointestinal conditions, and perhaps even obesity.

Legislation Passes to Treat Deadly Heart Attacks as Trauma

There are two types of heart attacks, the deadliest called STEMI (ST-elevated myocardial infarction). The state of Missouri passed legislation in 2008 to treat STEMI patients like trauma patients, getting those to hospitals equipped to handle heart attack patients in life threatening situations.

Find out more in this "Innovate: Heart" podcast from Richard Bach, MD,director of the cardiac intensive care unit at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis.

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Barnes Jewish Hospital : Barnes-Jewish among 17 U.S. hospitals with above average heart attack outcomes

Thirty-eight percent of Americans who suffer a heart attack die within a year according to data from the American Heart Association.

Barnes Jewish Hospital : Prevent Heart Disease Before It Starts

With heart disease America's number one killer, educating the public about lowering their risk is essential.

Barnes Jewish Hospital : Heart valve replacement without open-heart surgery is subject of clinical study

In a nationwide clinical trial, physicians are testing an investigational device that allows them to insert replacement aortic valves without opening the chest or using a heart-lung machine, making the procedure available to high-risk and formerly inopera

Barnes Jewish Hospital : Carotid Endarterectomy / Carotid Angioplasty with Stenting

Carotid endarterectomy (CEA) and carotid artery angioplasty with stenting (CAS) are procedures performed to treat carotid artery disease in certain circumstances.

Health Line Today : Heart Attack

Keep your lifelines clear and let blood flow freely to your heart. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may help prevent artery blockage and reduce your heart attack risk:

Health Line Today : Congestive Heart Failure

CHF is a serious condition that requires support from health professionals. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may help your heart keep pumping the blood your body needs:

Health Line Today : Cardiac Arrhythmia

When your heart skips, you may feel dizzy or anxious. Although an irregular heartbeat is often harmless, it should be treated with care. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Health Line Today : Healthy Heart Dieting - The South Beach Heart Program

The South Beach Heart Program was developed by Arthur Agatson, MD, author of the popular South Beach Diet book series.

Health Line Today : Herbal Remidies - Astragalus or common name Huang qi

Astragalus is native to northern China and the elevated regions of the Chinese provinces, Yunnan and Sichuan.

Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Many patients diagnosed with prostate cancer may opt for radiation therapy to treat the disease. Find out more in this Barnes-Jewish Health Connection podcast from Jeff Michalski, MD, interim chair of radiation oncology at the Siteman Cancer Center.

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Barnes Jewish Hospital : Siteman Cancer Center Offers New, Targeted Radiation Therapy for Prostate Cancer

Doctors at the Siteman Cancer Center at Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine have a new tool in the fight against prostate cancer, allowing them to better target a patient’s tumor with radiation therapy while leaving t

Barnes Jewish Hospital : Prostate Cancer

The fear of having prostate cancer can be devastating to men. However, it is most successfully treated when found early. Consider these statistics from the American Cancer Society:

Barnes Jewish Hospital : New test for prostate cancer promising

While a PSA (Prostate Specific Antigen) test isn't perfect, it remains the gold standard screening tool when it comes to finding prostate cancer. But it only looks for elevated levels of prostate and not prostate cancer.

Barnes Jewish Hospital : New Prostate Probe Does It All in 1 Shot

A local company has developed a scanning system that allows physicians to more accurately detect and treat prostate cancer, a leading cause of death among men

Barnes Jewish Hospital : Robot to perform minimally invasive surgery for patients with prostate cancer

Performing laparascopic prostatectomies is nothing new to Barnes-Jewish.

Health Line Today : Prostate Cancer

Gain added protection against prostate cancer by living a healthy lifestyle and by learning more about the causes of this common disease. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful for prevention and treatment:

Health Line Today : Cancer Prevention and Diet

When it comes to cancer there are no guarantees. However, there are choices you can make to significantly reduce your risks. According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Health Line Today : Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Also known as BPH, this common condition is characterized by frequent urges to urinate. What can you do to relieve prostate pressure? According to research or other evidence, the following self-care steps may be helpful:

Health Line Today : Homeopathic Remedies for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia

Men over fifty often experience swelling in the area of the prostate gland and a frequent need to urinate. These are usually minor but annoying problems.